Crofton Downs, Wellington

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2012 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes

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2012 days ago

Dog walking

Kerry from Ngaio

Ngaio and surrounds. Book a 30 mins dog walk for $25 and I will keep your pooch out for an hour. If your dog doesn’t have a recall we will do leash walking and if your dog has good recall we will work with your dog to the point where can can do off leash adventures. Email me … View moreNgaio and surrounds. Book a 30 mins dog walk for $25 and I will keep your pooch out for an hour. If your dog doesn’t have a recall we will do leash walking and if your dog has good recall we will work with your dog to the point where can can do off leash adventures. Email me allaboutpets@xtra.co.nz or call/text 02108590740.

Price: $25

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2013 days ago

School trustee elections

Elena from Ngaio

It’s time to step forward for our schools! Nominations are now open for school board trustees. Nominate yourself or someone you know and step forward for our schools. Learn more at trustee-elections.co.nz.

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2014 days ago

Unwanted computer technician calls

Charlotte from Khandallah

Several more calls this week - the latest this afternoon was a technician (unsure of gender) who said he/she was from a company in Auckland and my computer had a fault. I just acted dumb and stupid this time - on and on I went - in the end it said I should find and take my my pills! Ha ha. … View moreSeveral more calls this week - the latest this afternoon was a technician (unsure of gender) who said he/she was from a company in Auckland and my computer had a fault. I just acted dumb and stupid this time - on and on I went - in the end it said I should find and take my my pills! Ha ha. Happy to waste your time!

2013 days ago

Linden Bridge reopen

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

The Linden Bridge was reopened yesterday after detailed investigations confirmed it could be kept open while further strengthening is undertaken.

Since Christmas, Greater Wellington Regional Council engineers have been investigating the strength of the bridge, as well as ground conditions.

Due … View more
The Linden Bridge was reopened yesterday after detailed investigations confirmed it could be kept open while further strengthening is undertaken.

Since Christmas, Greater Wellington Regional Council engineers have been investigating the strength of the bridge, as well as ground conditions.

Due to the nature of the investigation and the timeframes required to process permits and find appropriate times to enter the live rail corridor, it has taken several months to be able to gather this information safely.

Yesterday Greater Wellington received a report saying the bridge was safe to be reopened to the public, however additional strengthening efforts will be ongoing. It is expected the bridge can remain open through the majority of these works.

Greater Wellington thanks the pubic for their patience while the bridge was closed.

2013 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Check out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details hereView moreCheck out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 18.8% WAS: Skateboards - NOW: Shelf (Natanya Aston from Putaruru)
    18.8% Complete
  • 10.7% WAS: Fence - NOW: Clock (Diane McGarvey from South Waikato)
    10.7% Complete
  • 12% WAS: Plastic Wrapping - NOW: Handbag (Jo Clendon from Hutt Central)
    12% Complete
  • 10.9% WAS: Sewing Machine - NOW: Table (Ben Conway from Waterloo)
    10.9% Complete
  • 47.6% WAS: Spoons - NOW: Bird Ornament (David Pennell from Rangiora)
    47.6% Complete
1380 votes
2013 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Look at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the … View moreLook at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 34.7% Upcycled Couch - (Dani Matthews from Awapuni)
    34.7% Complete
  • 28.2% Upcycled Dresser - (Kristy Bedi from St Albans)
    28.2% Complete
  • 7.2% Upcycled Draws- (Lynda Cree from Halswell)
    7.2% Complete
  • 16.2% Upcycled Sideboard - (Nicola Stanners from Glendowie)
    16.2% Complete
  • 13.6% Upcycled Table - (Jackie Simons from Woolston)
    13.6% Complete
1313 votes
2013 days ago

Food recall: I Love Pies brand Vegan Pies

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Walter and Wild Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its I Love Pies brand Vegan Pies due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).

This product uses a dairy free cheddar alternative product which is not the source of the undeclared milk. The milk is likely to originate from … View more
Walter and Wild Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its I Love Pies brand Vegan Pies due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).

This product uses a dairy free cheddar alternative product which is not the source of the undeclared milk. The milk is likely to originate from the processing environment, as the manufacturer processes other products which contain milk or milk products. This recall does not affect any other I Love Pies brand products

I Love Pies brand Vegan Lentil Mince & Cheese (210g)
I Love Pies brand Vegan Lentil Mince & Cheese Party Pies 6 pack (280g)
I Love Pies brand Vegan Spiced Chickpea & Spinach (195g)

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2013 days ago

Multiple roadworks around Kaiwharawhara and Ngaio Gorge

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Multiple roadworks may cause disruptions around Kaiwharawhara and Ngaio Gorge over the next couple of months. Crews will be working on renewal and resilience projects on Kaiwharawhara Road, Ngaio Gorge Road, Old Porirua Road and the Hutt Road. Please take extra care when passing through the work … View moreMultiple roadworks may cause disruptions around Kaiwharawhara and Ngaio Gorge over the next couple of months. Crews will be working on renewal and resilience projects on Kaiwharawhara Road, Ngaio Gorge Road, Old Porirua Road and the Hutt Road. Please take extra care when passing through the work sites.
For more information about the work please visit our website.

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2013 days ago

Dog Walker and pet services offered

Kerry from Ngaio

Hi all. I am an experienced dog and cat lover who owns my very own animals (my dog and two cats made the long trip with us to NZ from SA). In South Africa I own and ran a very successful animal welfare who specializes in Power breeds so I am confident with any breed of dog. We have over 40 … View moreHi all. I am an experienced dog and cat lover who owns my very own animals (my dog and two cats made the long trip with us to NZ from SA). In South Africa I own and ran a very successful animal welfare who specializes in Power breeds so I am confident with any breed of dog. We have over 40 Pitbull’s in our care. Outside of my welfare work at Pit Pals, I worked for other welfare’s previously (one with over 450 dogs), I have walked many many dogs in my time working in welfare and would love to be able to offer my services here. I am currently running a launch special. Book a 30 min dog walk for $25 and I’ll keep your dog out for an hour at no additional charge. I am happy to walk your dog on leash or if your dog has a good recall, your dog and I can work on going on off leash adventures too. All in all I just love animals and spending my time with them.

I also offer in pet care for cats, dogs, kittens and puppies. I can go to your home and give them extra cuddles, refresh food and water bowls and clean up any oopsies they might have made in the house. I charge $25 for a half hour home visit, if you want me to go twice in one day it’s $45 and for three visits of each 30 mins long I charge $60.

I also offer pet transportation (dogs are secured in a harness with seatbelt attached and cats in cleaned and disinfected cat carriers). If you need your dog or cat dropped at the vet for an operation or need me to hang around while your furry friend gets their annual vaccinations. I can do that too.

Sorry for the very long post 😁. You can call or text on 02108590740 or email me on allaboutpets@xtra.co.nz. I have attached a few pics of me with some of the dogs I have spent time with.

2014 days ago

Public Transport in the Cities

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Public transport keeps our region connected. Find out how much we’re investing:
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2014 days ago

Antique Lucerne whale oil lamp

Julie from Karori

A most unusual little oil lamp. The lamp can be filled with lamp oil and wicks be pulled through the "spouts" and lit. There are no wicks in it at present and I have not tried it out myself. 3 Small brass lamp implements are hanging from the lamp, which is 53 cm high. The brass could be … View moreA most unusual little oil lamp. The lamp can be filled with lamp oil and wicks be pulled through the "spouts" and lit. There are no wicks in it at present and I have not tried it out myself. 3 Small brass lamp implements are hanging from the lamp, which is 53 cm high. The brass could be improved further by polishing. A very decorative item.

Price: $40

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